NOV 19
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SAMMY'S BREAKFAST-LUNCH-DINNER.
EAT. 81/100
250 E 103RD ST · ROSELAND, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 19, 2025 · passed
11 of 15 inspections passed, with 8 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
11 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
59
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Apr 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT (LARGE MIXING EQUIPMEMT). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED A MINOR BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED RUST ON THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
FEB 282025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 28
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED DISPOSABLE CUPS USED FOR DISPENSING SUGAR AND CREAMER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS AND STORE HANDLE ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 122024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 12
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE BASEBOARDS UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 212023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 21
2023
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREAS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE AND MAINTAIN WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED REAR REACH IN CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR AND DAMAGED TOILET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE BOTH.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH NO WORKING LIGHTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BLOWN BULBS AND MAINTAIN LIGHTS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES ON SHIFT WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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JUN 92022FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 9
2022
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED HALF EATEN GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH STORED ON PREP TABLE NEAR SLICER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE MEALS.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED LOOSE GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING OUTLET COVER BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
JAN 112021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 11
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW FOR CLEANING VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES,FACE MASK ,DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FIRST FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT SIDE BOTTOM AREA OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FEB 112020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 11
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR DEEP FREEZER DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE OLD FOOD JUICES.
APR 252019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW FOR CLEANING VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES,FACE MASK ,DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON FOODS PREPARED ON SITE HEL DOVER 24 HOURS AND READY TO EAT FOODS NOT INORIGINAL PACKAGING,( MEATS,CHEESE,COOKED POTATOES,RICE,ETC). INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY PRODUCT SELF LIFE OR CONSUME BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON MENUS FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED( STEAK,BURGERS,EGGS). INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MENUS MUST HAVE A ADVISORY FOR ANY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED THE FOOD ITEMS MUST BE DISCLOSED WITH REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED CONDIMENTS STORAGE BOTTLES,DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS(KETCHUP,MUSTARD,MAYO,SUGAR,FLOUR,ETC) NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. MUST INSTALL.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTER MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED ND MAINTAINED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
ANY WASHROOM USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING
JUN 152018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 15
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT BREAD AND TOAST WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING MEALS FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE TISSUE, UTENSILS, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST CONSUMER ADVISORY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNDER FRONT COUNTER. REPAIR LEAK AND REMOVE EXCESS WATER INSIDE PIZZA PREP COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
SEPARATE SYRUP, BARBECUE SAUCE AND HOT SAUCE FROM CLEANING EQUIPMENT ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP IN ICE CONTAINER UNDER POP MACHINE TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.
MAR 172017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 17
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CAN OPENER BLADE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO REFGREATOR THEMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER.MUST INSTALL.
MAR 282016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 28
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DOUGH MAKER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
JUN 112015PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
JUN 11
2015
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WORN RUBBER GASKETS ON THE FRONT PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE FRONT DOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING TILE WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTILATION HOOD. REMOVE DIRT/DUST GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LOOSE FAUCET AND LEAKS AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
APR 222014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 22
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT
APR 122013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 12
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN UTILITY AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA (DEAD INSECTS).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SECURE TOILET IN WASHROOM.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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